Bedford

Properties and events in Bedford

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Woburn Heritage Centre, exhibition

Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Exhibition displaying information about the devastating great fire in Woburn of 300 yrs ago which resulted in the rebuilding of the town in the classical Georgian style of the day.

Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre Open Days

Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre, Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP
In person
Pre-booking not required

An award-winning Victorian (1846) station house and booking office restoration in the Gothic Cottage Orné style, with Museum (Original Victorian Booking Office with historical displays & temporary exhibitions) Vintage Tea Room, Gift Shop & Garden.

All Saints Church

High Street, Houghton Regis, All Saints Church, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5BJ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

We have trained volunteer guides to carry out tours of the church and tower. Display panels in a designated heritage zone. The tower will be open and viewing from the roof will be allowed; weather permitting and risk assessed.

St Charalambos Greek Orthodox Church Open Day

Lower Harpenden Road, East Hyde, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9QS
In person
Pre-booking preferred

We once again open our doors for everyone to come and see our beautiful church, a former Anglican Church built in 1841, and now the sole Greek Orthodox Church in Bedfordshire.

St John the Baptist Church, Cockayne Hatley

Cockayne Hatley Church, Cockayne Hatley, Church Farm Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 EA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this delightful medieval church in a quiet rural setting with remarkable Flemish woodwork installed in the 19th century.

Panacea Museum Behind the Scenes

The Panacea Museum, 11 Newnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3NX
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Behind the scenes tours; discover collections and archives not on display and find out how we look after artefacts left behind by the Panacea Society. Saturday 7th September FREE

Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt

St Mary's Church, Church Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Ailesbury Mausoleum and Crypt was built by Thomas Bruce, the first Earl of Elgin in 1656 as a memorial to his second wife, Diana.

CWGC Tours 2024 - Cranfield (St Peter and St Paul) Churchyard

Parish Church Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Court Road, Bletchley, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a Commonwealth War Grave Commission tour of Cranfield (St. Peter & Paul) Churchyard.

The Walled Garden at Luton Hoo Estate

The Walled Garden, Luton Hoo Estate, The Estate Office, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LF
In person
Book on day

We will open the doors of our unique Capability Brown designed Walled Garden and historic service buildings. Visitors will be able to take their time at this unique site, learn a little of the rich history from our displays.

Foster Hill Road Cemetery

The Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7TD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover a large historic cemetery with 40,000 graves dating back to 1855. Cemetery records will be available to view on the open day as well as guided and self guided walks available.

Biggleswade from Bikes to Buses

The Bigg Theatre and White Hart Car Park, Market Square, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JL
In person
Pre-booking not required

This event will be a display of transport and communications related to Biggleswade